By Sabrina Broderick (MSM ’25), Assistant Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University If you followed the 2026 Winter Olympics, you have likely heard the name Alysa Liu. Even before she won gold, she stood out among the most talented athletes […]
In this piece from Forbes, author and coach Kathy Caprino outlines a four-step framework designed to help midlife professionals move from career dissatisfaction toward more fulfilling and purposeful work. Each step includes intentional reflection questions to consider like these: – What kind of impact […]
In this podcast episode from Harvard Business Review, executive coach Nina Bowman shares advice on how to make a career pivot, grow your network, and find success in a new job role at mid-career. Whether you’re feeling stuck, unhappy, or are simply ready for […]
Developing a five-year career plan can significantly reduce stress, boost perceived employability, and deepen your connection to your professional purpose. To create an intentional career plan, begin with self-reflection, gather feedback, map out your plan, and iterate on it quarterly to adapt to new developments. […]
Managers, it’s easy to put all your focus on the importance of your people being lifelong learners. And they should be. But you, too, need to make continuous learning one of your core competencies. And that includes learning about your people. What really matters to […]
Like many people over the past few years, you may be considering a change in role, organization, industry, or other situation right now. And while options aren’t as plentiful as they once were, and there is no one right time to make a change, the […]
Have you ever wondered how people get to leadership roles, especially those who don’t look like anyone who has come before them? In this conversation on the Read with Jenna podcast with host Jenna Bush Hager, Ruth Simmons, former president of Prairie View A&M […]
When was the last time you gave someone critical feedback? Do you think you gave it fairly and equitably? Chances are, if you were giving feedback to a woman, you may have “softened” your message. In this piece in the Harvard Business Review, authors […]
Whether you’re a manager or an individual contributor in your work role, we all need to be practicing reflection and learning from our experiences. In this Wednesday Webinar, we provide critical tools and strategies for incorporating reflection into your personal and professional development, share research on why […]
Is there really a big difference between networking and relationship-building? In our LEARN Step 4 micro webinar, we explore the intentions behind networking versus relationship-building and the value that each one brings. Consider how to establish meaningful connections to help you reflect on what […]